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    Dickey Incubator Thermometer ?

    I bought a used Dickey incubator. I am having trouble figuring out the best place to get a temp reading from. I am using a spot check digital thermometer. If I put the probe up top , I can get it to stay a constant 99.5. When it is 99.5 at the top it is reading 98.1 at the bottom. If I try to...
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    Light Sussex F/S

    I have 8 light sussex pullets for sale. Also have light sussex roo's for sale. The pullets are $15.00 each and the roo's are $10.00 each. They were all hatched 4/21/10. I am in West Columbia SC. These are pick up only. I could also meet within 50 miles of 29172 if buying more than 3. Just pm if...
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    Hatching/Humidity ?

    I just hatched out my 2nd batch of chicks. I have had the same results with both. I have chicks hatching on day 20. Then more hatch out early on day 21. By this time the humidity has jumped up to about 75-80%. There are still some hatching. After they pip and/or zip they quit. I want to help...
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    Chick with cut/gash on neck (warning graphic pic)

    I hope this picture works. This chick is 3 weeks old and when I went to check on them this evening this is what i found. All of the other chicks appear to be fine. I don't know what happened to it. The only thing I can think of is maybe the metal feed trough. Any ideas? How should I go about...
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    Taking chicks from incubator

    I set 36 eggs March 4. This is my first hatch. One hatched last night and more hatched today. So far 13 have hatched. There are more starting to come out of the eggs. Do I have to wait for all to hatch before removing the chicks from bator or can I take them out once they dry. About 6 or so of...
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    Incubator temperature?

    I am new to incubators and bought a Hova-Bator 1583 yesterday. It is a forced air bator with wafer thermostat. How much is the temp supposed to fluctuate in these. I have got it with in 2 degrees but thought it should be closer than that. The thermostat will turn off at 100.7 and the tenp will...
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    WTB: Dominiques and Delawares Near South Carolina

    I am looking for Some nice quality Dominiques and Delaware chicks near Columbia South Carolina. If you have any to sell or know of any good breeders around please let me know.
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    Hello from South Carolina

    Hello everyone. I have been doing alot of reading on here the past couple months and have found some great info. I live in Columbia South Carolina and just got 5 white leghorn pullets. I had chickens when I was younger and always enjoyed them. I have been looking to get some more for the past...
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